Keep the IRS out of tax preparation

Published March 3, 2017 12:00am ET



With President Trump in office and Republicans in full control of Congress, the prospects for major reforms to the tax code are the highest they’ve been since the Reagan era. Reform might not only mean lower tax burdens on individuals and businesses, but it could also lead to changes in how taxes are filed and collected. One idea Republicans should absolutely avoid is expanding IRS power to prepare tax returns on behalf of taxpayers.

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